Gill Head: Kirkby Luneside's neighbour

[BWsTrains]

On 04/10/2022 at 20:09, Peter Kazmierczak said:

Here's my latest lunar photo...

 

Never mind the moon, note the fine example of a two rail trap point at far right! Where's the location?

Edited October 19, 2022 by BWsTrains

[Peter Kazmierczak]

It's Westbury, "BW".

 

Jeff, you'll be proud of me as I've actually stated to do some modelling again...
It's in the "Layout topics" section under Shardlow.

[Physicsman]

On 20/10/2022 at 10:24, Peter Kazmierczak said:

It's Westbury, "BW".

 

Jeff, you'll be proud of me as I've actually stated to do some modelling again...
It's in the "Layout topics" section under Shardlow.

 

Well done, Peter.

 

I had a look through your new thread. Some good improvisation with the old boards and a nice map of the setting.

 

As I've said, I'm hardly on here at the moment but I'll keep glancing over at Shardlow when I'm here. And do keep your moon-themed pics coming - quite atmospheric and relevant to 2 of my main interests.

 

Jeff

[MarshLane]

Hi Jeff,
Sorry to hear your interest level has ebbed, I am sure it will return tho.  I haven't been on rmWeb much recently, other things making calls on time unfortunately.  Still we plod on as and when we can dont we!

 

Enjoy the astroturf .. no thats different stuff .. astro photography - Thats what I meant!

 

Rich

[Physicsman]

On 22/10/2022 at 14:14, MarshLane said:

Hi Jeff,
Sorry to hear your interest level has ebbed, I am sure it will return tho.  I haven't been on rmWeb much recently, other things making calls on time unfortunately.  Still we plod on as and when we can dont we!

 

Enjoy the astroturf .. no thats different stuff .. astro photography - Thats what I meant!

 

Rich

 

Thanks Rich.

 

I can only recall a "loss of interest" happening once previously, and that was over ten years ago. If I hadn't been "distracted" by my imaging activities then I'm sure I'd still be pounding along in the Bunker.

 

Never mind. As you well know, always better to wait for the return of genuine enthusiasm rather than bodging-up a half-hearted effort.

 

It seems that a lot of people are spending less time on the hobby at the moment. Good luck with your own efforts!

 

Jeff

[lambiedg]

This is ground control to major Jeff

your circuit’s dead is something wrong?

David (obviously not Bowie)

[Physicsman]

On 05/12/2022 at 17:33, lambiedg said:

This is ground control to major Jeff

your circuit’s dead is something wrong?

David (obviously not Bowie)

 

Hi David.

 

Thanks for your witty comment, especially relevant as I've always been a huge Bowie fan. And thanks to those who've been interested enough to check out the thread over the last few weeks.

 

If I tell you that the parts of the  "ongoing" project (started in late July) are in the same place as they were 10 weeks ago you'll get the idea of what has(n't) been done.

 

I've never lost interest like this since I returned to "serious" modelling over 12 years ago. Doesn't worry me, though, as my astrophotography has gone ballistic during this time - over 1000Gb of data in the last 6 days alone. My philosophy is that I'll return to work in the Bunker when my enthusiasm level surges - which it WILL at some stage in the next few months.

 

I have regular chats with Steve Gibbons ("ramrig" on here) and between us (he's an excellent modeller) we'll raise our mutual mojos (ooh, err) and get cracking again. I DO have landscaping plans in place in my mind - other than "the project" that's "underway", so there's tons to do when I restart.

 

Apologies for delays in my replies. If I visit RMweb twice a week these days that's pushing it.

 

I hope everyone that looks on here is having success with their on-going projects. If I get chance I'll put a couple of recent moon pics on here at some stage!

 

Jeff.

[John Besley]

Glad your OK Jeff, thought of your Das work while building a stack of bricks for Exhill... not finished yet..

[MrWolf]

Good to see you back Jeff, I look forward to seeing whatever images you put up next, be they planetary or permanent way.

[lambiedg]

Glad all is well. I, for one, would like some moon piccies.

Mojo is an elusive beast, mine flits in and out of my grasp.

your followers look forward to your return.

In the meantime enjoy the Lunacy and have very good Xmas and NewYear.

 

D

[Reorte]

Nothing wrong with having a drop in enthusiasm if something else takes over, switching from thing to thing as the mood takes you is good for long-term interest IMO, and being able to move from one to the other (and having plenty of interests) is, I think, a pretty good state of mind to be in. It'll most likely return at some point. The important thing is to just have something to be keen on at any given time. There shouldn't be any sense of obligation to a hobby.

[MrWolf]

Absolutely right, once you feel obligated, it becomes like working in a job you hate.

I have half a dozen interests of which two are actually jobs I enjoy, but I'm able to pick and choose with the rest. Probably why my thread doesn't follow a resolute path, rather what I have time, necessary materials, enthusiasm and inspiration for at any point. I do try to get whatever piece I am working on as near finished as I can, it doesn't always work, but it doesn't matter because it's just a hobby.

[Physicsman]

Morning folks (I'm writing this at 1.15am as I listen to a selection of classic 70s songs in the background....)

 

I thought it was about time that I reported on the state of affairs at Gill Head.

 

Nothing has been done in the Bunker since my last report around 6 weeks ago. I've been into the Bunker and checked that everything is ok, which it is. I've not been heating the place, but all seems dry, no condensation or insect-infestation problems. Everything just waiting for work to re-commence....

 

I've had no real surge of interest in going in and starting again - CURRENTLY, that is. It's now 5 months since my last bit of work - it's around 2006 since a hiatus like this has happened. BUT, there are factors that will undoubtedly kick-start Gill Head work, probably from Easter onwards:

 

It'll warm up in there!

 

Steve Gibbons (Ramrig) has been painting a collection of figures for me - engine and road crew. They are beautifully done and deserve a place on a WORKING layout!

 

I've had 2 SLW class 25s on order since July 2021 and these should appear at some stage this year. They'll need some exercise!

 

At sometime in the next 6 months a collection of steam locos (6-8, including at least one 9F, Black 5, Jubilee, Brit, 4F etc) is heading off to be re-gauged - so something other than diesels to look forward to.

 

And finally, just time is likely to set things in motion again. Running a few locos over the viaduct might fire the imagination.

 

I've visited RMweb sporadically over the last few months, and this Gill Head thread hardly at all. Yes, I feel a bit guilty about grinding to a halt. I've also, for that reason chosen NOT to post any astro stuff on here, as I thought it a bit inappropriate given the lack of railway work.

 

If anyone would like a few moon images, from the last 3 months, then PM me with a "proper" email address. I'll send you some images via my Hotmail.

 

Thanks for reading.

 

Jeff.

Edited January 17, 2023 by Physicsman

[Gedward]

On 12/12/2022 at 17:14, MrWolf said:

I do try to get whatever piece I am working on as near finished as I can, it doesn't always work, but it doesn't matter because it's just a hobby.

 

I'm exactly the same. If I'm not building railways, I'd be modelling small dioramas, or painting oil portraits or sculpting in clay. In the past I've been 'accused' of having too many hobbies. 'Guilty as charged'. ;)

 

 

[John Besley]

Jeff,

 

Funny, I was only wondering how you were doing this very morning, knowing that at some point in the future the work will restart, I to have a project on my bench that has stalled and waiting for the kick start to get it underway again.

 

Stay safe and keep well

 

Everything all in good time 

[Andrew P]

Jeff, I see Jason has posted a pic of you and my good self on our visit to Bacup in March 2014, YES, it really is that long ago. and he has restored his pics, plus I have re instated 3 of mine from that wonderful day. Looking forward to seeing more on here, but in the meantime, Bacup is still biting the back of my legs, and its an itch that may need attending to one day.😃

[Sasquatch]

Hi Jeff. You're not alone!

Mrs. Sasquatch insists that it's natural to wind down and be lazy during the height of winter. The same is going on over here, an inadequate heater in the warehouse means that nothing gets done in there November through March. Seriously, all I've done over the winter is 1.5 videos and three small buildings that I did sat next to the wood burner. There's a wood burner in my barn too and I did manage to build a 9-drawer kitchen cabinet and a small nest of tables during the end of November and the first half of December.    

 

Am looking forward to the return of the mojos. 

Hope that you're well. 

Regards Shaun.

[Rowsley17D]

I reckon an early spring ride on the S&C would do wonders.

[Peter Kazmierczak]

It's a well-known fact that the species Jeffus Stargazeus hibenates during the winter months.

[Physicsman]

Well now, I wondered if there'd been any reaction to my last post and I look in here to find a great batch of comments!

 

Thank you very much, gents. Your comments and support are very heartening.

 

Had to laugh at Peter's comment - Jeffus Stargazeus (sounds like a Roman Emperor) doesn't usually hibernate from railways at any time, but over the last 3 months I've literally needed the time to process the enormous quantities of imaging data I've accumulated.

I'm going to have to get more organised in the spring - otherwise I'll never get all the tasks done. That's assuming, of course, that our wonderful UK weather allows me to take more data!

 

Andy, it's ridiculous that it's over 8 years since that Bacup visit. I've still got a collection of pics and, like you, enjoyed myself intensely playing (shunting) wagons.

 

Jonathan - yes, another S&C journey is a very good idea.

 

Shaun, John, George - glad I'm not the only one suffering from a dose of Slowus Mojous.....it's quite painful and unfamiliar. Maybe we're all just getting old!!

 

Right, I'll have another look in during the next few days. The offer of images is still available to any who'd like them - I just need a proper, non-RMweb email addy (eg. Hotmail, gmail etc).

 

Thanks again for your support.

 

Jeff.

Edited January 17, 2023 by Physicsman

[Peter Kazmierczak]

My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius.

I reckon they should make a film about him...

[Sasquatch]

Maximus Pesiorix. Obviously!

[AdeMoore]

Good to see you’re still alive and well Jeff! And on here with the rabble if all be it briefly. Spring is just around the corner let’s hope.

Looking forward to longer days.

Cheers

Ade

[Jason T]

Interest’s definitely come and go, I know that only too well as other than messing around with a few wagon kits, I have done nothing in years (last exhibition I went to was the SFG one we organised in Gnosall, where you brought along some of your buildings in progress and stole the show :D).

 

However, I am awakening from my slumber and have started on my most ambitious building to date, Sandside Station. Whilst it’s minuscule compared to the Mill I built for, erm, The Mill, it’s way more complex. Just what I need.

 

 I have started a thread for it in the Scenery Structures & Transport section, if you are curious.

[Peter Kazmierczak]

Just about to have a look, Jason...